Nice: France’s glamorous Riviera playground

Take in the rollerbladers, fashionistas, posh hotels and stunning beaches as you stroll hand-in-hand down the palm-lined Promenade des Anglais. Romantic and quaint, Nice’s Vieille Ville (Old Town) is a charming maze of narrow streets and antique buildings. Shop for cheese, fresh bread and socca, a kind of pancake made from chickpea flour, for an impromptu Riviera picnic.

Constructed on the site of a prehistoric settlement, the Musée de Paléontologie Humaine de Terra Amata is a great place to bring the kids when you need a break from the hot Mediterranean sun. La Rotonde Brasserie is a casual indoor-outdoor restaurant that’s perfect for families. Kids love the merry-go-round décor, with moving wooden carousel horses. Parents love the French classics, like salade Niçoise and steak tartare.

There’s something for every kind of art lover in Nice. The Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain houses an impressive collection of New Realism and Pop Art, and the Galerie Jean Renoir promotes young local talent. The Musée des Beaux-Arts appeals to lovers of more classical pieces, like Rodin’s The Kiss.